About

2017 was indeed the year of Uber. A lot has happened and a lot has changed on how people get around the metro. People relied on this sing...

2017 was indeed the year of Uber. A lot has happened and a lot has changed on how people get around the metro. People relied on this single app to safely take them to places many cabs would say no to. Payment couldn't be more easier and let's face it, it's more convenient.

During the year end event held at Breakfast All day or B.A.D at the Palace in BGC, Laurence Cua the General Manager of Uber Philippines shared how grateful they are of the support of their partner drivers and ofcourse their loyal riders.

From conversations to actually meeting new friends and making incredible connections ending in special moments, Uber Philippines ends the year with a special treat for us.

Riders can create their own personalized music video on their rider stats starring their own Uber archetype! Here are the seven types and see which one you may fall under.

The Explorer

For you, Uber isn’t just a way to get around your home base it’s how you traverse the world. You take in the new sights, sounds, and scents of new cities through the best way you know how. As The Explorer, you’ve visited many cities, and you've used Uber in each one to get to your destination. Exploring is a breeze for you with an Uber car, whichever part of the globe you find yourself in.

The Lux Rider

Getting to your location safely and efficiently is one thing; arriving consistently in styie is another. The Lux Rider has a penchant for the finer things in life including luxury rides. You’ve constantly relied on Uber Black for your journeys, and you know that a trip is never complete without a premium car to cruise in.

The All Star Hero

if there’s somewhere you need to be, who else are you going to call? As the High-Trip Hero, you've taken a high number of rides with Uber. No matter what time of the day or situation, rain or shine, you’ve counted on Uber multiple times to get to where you want and need to go. in the busy streets of Manila, Uber has become your go-to for whenever you need a ride.

The Road Tripper

For someone fond of road trips, it’s not just the destination that counts, but the journey taken. You’ve truly gone the distance on your journeys with Uber very long distances, in fact. The Road Tripper has accumulated a very high total distance traveled, so much that they spend majority of their day in an Uber car. We’ve loved having you along for the ride, too.

The Night Rider

Darkness is your friend and gives you comfort. As most people are just about to end their day, yours is just getting started. The Night Rider has taken most Uber trips after the sun has set. Whether for your nocturnal adventures or graveyard shifts, we’ve been there to take you through the night.

The Early Bird

As soon as the sun peeps on the horizon, we arrive on your doorstep like clockwork. This year. you‘ve started most of your days with Uber, taking you where you’re needed for the day. As The Early Bird, you’ve taken most morning trips with Uber. beginning each new day with a reliable ride.

The Midday WandererRush hour? Traffic? These words mean nothing to you, or you are at least unfazed by the metro’s midday bustle. As The Midday Wanderer, most of your Uber trips are taken during the afternoon, as you thrive on the energy of the city at its liveliest.

Connecting partners and riders of different backgrounds, personalities and interests through countless rides and moments shared on the road has marked 2017 as a colorful year for Uber.

Now, take a look at a year’s worth of your journey with Uber in Manila by logging on to www.yearwithuber.com for your own music video based on your rider stats.

The rider archetypes have been inspired by users’ riding history and will be revealed to them as part of the personalized digital experience. Archetypes and descriptions are as follows:

The All Star All-Stars make some serious moves. They move from place to place, finding comfort in the backseat space.

The Explorer Collecting miles, both air and road, is a habit for Explorers. Travel is part and parcel of their lives, and once on the ground, Uber is their default mode.

The Early Bird Early Birds are quintessentially morning people. While others are still in bed, they've made their way, making sure they get the most out of their day.

The Midday Wanderer Midday Wanderers are all about town before the sun goes down. They hop around to shop, run errands or have tea. They get a ton done before making the home run.

The Nightrider While others are home, you'll no doubt find Nightriders out and about. More often found under the moon than out in the sun, they're the life of the party

The Roadtripper There's no such thing as roads less travelled for Roadtrippers. They have clocked in some serious road miles from one adventure to the next.

The Lux Rider Lux Riders are all about unrivalled comfort and top-class service. Sophisticated in every way, they want the very best and they get it.

This holiday season, Starbucks, through its red cups, encourages everyone to express their affection and take simple gestures to make thi...

This holiday season, Starbucks, through its red cups, encourages everyone to express their affection and take simple gestures to make this Christmas an extra special one.

Say ‘thanks’ or ‘you’re great’ with a little encouragement from the red cup. This year, the Starbucks red holiday cups returns with a new look. The ‘Hearts of the Season’ red cups feature hands that form a heart. In the middle of the shape, customers can make it personal by writing the names of their loved ones or even fill it with scribbled messages.

Build the courage to show people just how special they are. Part of the challenge of the red cup is putting your ‘heart’ in your cup for other people to see. Celebrate the spirit of the season by recognizing the people who have shown generosity and kindness and enlivened these values all year-round.

Join in graciously welcoming the goodness in others. Starbucks encourages people to create a stream of positivity online, sharing stories of kindness and tagging people who have exhibited this action using the hashtag #GiveGood. With a simple gesture of acknowledging one individual, we can inspire others to follow suit and pass on the habit of doing good.

Take on the habit of giving by starting early and trying often. It takes practice to adopt the habit of giving, and the red cups are only one great way to start. Explore ways on how to give good this season. Lend your ear to a friend or a loved one. Surprise yourself with what you can do to show others the best reasons for the season.

Allow yourself to be moved this Christmas. There is something about the holidays that unspool the heartstrings and lends the courage to be loving to others. Embrace this time to support organizations that turn compassion into action. The names topping the Starbucks list this year are: Teach for the Philippines (TFP) and the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA). Who else is in your list?

The Hearts of the Season Red Cups are available in Starbucks branches nationwide this season. Catch its festive new look and the ‘good and merry’ things it collects this Christmas.

“We encourage our customers to recognize those who fill their heart and embody goodness this holiday season by writing that person’s name in the heart of the cup. The holidays are about remembering what it means to give love and put goodness out into the world,” shared Keith ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Cole, Starbucks Philippines head of marketing.

The red cups continue the tradition of meaningful cups from Starbucks, after the “Give Good” color-in cup that celebrated the diverse ways people celebrate Christmas. Get a cup of your favorite handcrafted beverage today, and pick up the habit of ‘giving good’ from Starbucks.

Canon just recently concluded its 20th anniversary celebration at the Grand Ballroom of Okada Manila. The event was attended by dealers ...

Canon just recently concluded its 20th anniversary celebration at the Grand Ballroom of Okada Manila. The event was attended by dealers and trade partners of the industry along with some of the media.

I was lucky to get invited and to have witness the grown and achievements the Canon has reached along the way here in the Philippines.

Noriko Gunji, Canon Singapore's President and CEO shares “In 20 years, Canon has grown significantly to become a well-loved brand among consumers and businesses in the Philippines."

Looking forward to the next 20 years, Canon set sights on a new chapter on delighting Filipinos by continuing to reciprocate the confidence of Filipinos in the brand through more strategic and tangible ways ultimately improving the total Canon experience.

In light of this vision, new CMPI President and CEO Kazuhiro Ozawa sets new directions that will set up the company to this goal beginning this 2018. Ozawa’s key priorities include, first, the commitment to continue Canon’s mission of delighting all of its stakeholders always, specifically by improving internal and external processes and making them quicker. Secondly, he aims to be closer to customers by making Canon’s products and services more accessible to them through increased regional presence and shopfront activity support to their dealers. Satellite depots for direct sales and service teams will also be enhanced to realize quick customer responses particularly in the Metro Manila area. Lastly, the company will continue to be more aggressive in the business-to business segment with the belief that “Business Can Be Simple" through Canon. Canon's input-to-output, end-to-end technologies aim to simplify and optimize work flow that leads to cost and time savings for businesses.

The newly appointment of CMPI Vice President Anuj Aggarwal was also part of the strategy of Canon Asia Marketing Group (CAMG) to promote local talents in all countries, including the Philippines.

"Philippines is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. As a matter of fact, it is the second fastest growing economy in Asia and we go by the forecast it will continue to grow at faster pace in future too. Also, it is one of the youngest nations in the world where the youth are booming with confidence to achieve more and challenge the limits. With this, our aim is to make CMPI as the fastest growing national sales office in the CAMG group. This growth will not only increase our investment in the market in terms of marketing spend but also provide more employment opportunities to the local," said Aggarwal.

I think that investing more in the Philippines is a good idea. We're still a growing market and consumers are finding value and convenience on quality products that Canon offers.

Established in December 18, 1996 as a subsidiary of Canon in Asia, CMPI has been going from strength to strength in delivering breakthrough technologies to Filipinos to help improve their personal and professional lives. At present, it ranks among the Top 500 of the Philippines' Top Corporations, and continues to be a strong and trusted brand for imaging and printing solutions in the country.

So congratulations Canon Philippines! More power and I hope you guys can provide more value to your customers on all of your products. Cheers!

Popular social media influencers to promote Shop Guam. GVB brought in talent from seven of Guam’s source markets to share their Shop Guam ...

Popular social media influencers to promote Shop Guam. GVB brought in talent from seven of Guam’s source markets to share their Shop Guam experience with their millions of followers. The popular social media influencers include Satoumi from Japan, Sermin Hong from Korea, JR Lee from Taiwan, Flavia Wong from Hong Kong, Gao Min (Nono) from China, Alodia Gosiengfiao from the Philippines, and Zoe Paradigma from Russia.

The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is proud to announce over 300 offers are now available for the 6th annual Shop Guam e-Festival. The GVB signature event launched on Friday, November 10, 2017 and will run through February 28, 2018.

As the biggest shopping event in the Western Pacific, Shop Guam has evolved into a global campaign that features shopping incentives to include tax free shopping, dining, optional tours, tourism services, and shops found only on Guam. The Shop Guam e-Festival also won two prestigious international awards in 2017 - the President’s E-Award from the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the best Travel Media - Mobile Travel Application from Pacific Travel Asia Association (PATA).

“GVB recruited over 180 vendors for this year’s campaign, setting a new record of more than 300 offers and discounts that both local residents and tourists can access through our state-of-the-art Shop Guam mobile app, available on both iOS and Android devices,” said GVB President and CEO Nathan Denight. “We invite everyone to download the free app and take advantage of this interactive shopping experience just in time for the holiday season.”

Another major enhancement of the 2017 Shop Guam e-Festival is GVB’s global partnership with TripAdvisor, the world’s most trusted travel review site. The TripAdvisor promotion highlights some of the top offers and merchants from the 2017 Shop Guam e-Festival.

“GVB is leveraging the power of TripAdvisor and its influence on travel reviews to elevate the overall service quality and guest experience provided in Guam. The Shop Guam TripAdvisor partnership is our first initiative to feature the top local businesses on the global stage and aggressively promote them to the passionate TripAdvisor community,” said GVB Director of Global Marketing Pilar Laguaña.

Popular social media influencers to promote Shop Guam

Additionally, GVB brought in talent from seven of Guam’s source markets to share their Shop Guam experience with their millions of followers. The popular social media influencers include Satoumi from Japan, Sermin Hong from Korea, JR Lee from Taiwan, Flavia Wong from Hong Kong, Gao Min (Nono) from China, Alodia Gosiengfiao from the Philippines, and Zoe Paradigma from Russia. GVB also invited a renowned virtual reality specialist, James Hay, from the United States to film a series of 360 videos to feature the group’s Shop Guam experience.

The social media stars were on island exploring Guam as they visit Shop Guam vendors and post live on various Social Networking Sites (SNS) with the hashtags, #ShopGuam2017 and #InstaGuam.

These days, we can't be too careful. Keeping an eye out on our property or on the road for our safety and protection, CCTVs have beco...

These days, we can't be too careful. Keeping an eye out on our property or on the road for our safety and protection, CCTVs have become easily affordable and accessible for almost everyone. However, I'm still stuck in the idea of how CCTVs are installed and the amount of money you would need to have a couple of cameras installed. Not until a friend of mine handed me this Qihoo 360 Smart Camera to review.

Manila, Philippines, 1 December 2017 — HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, partners with global consumer finance expert Home Credit to make holiday gift-giving much easier and fun.

Make the most of the gift of tech with the latest Nokia smartphones. Grab a Nokia 3, Nokia 5 or Nokia 6 on 6-month installment and the Nokia 8 on 12-month installment with 0% interest at participating dealers nationwide. To make this Christmas treat even more exciting, a free JBL GO Bluetooth Speaker worth P1,599 will be given for every purchase of any Nokia Android smartphone. The promo will run from December 1 to December 31, 2017.

Filipinos can now have the best way to express the spirit of the season with Nokia’s Android smartphones, practical yet superb gift ideas that suit every style and need.

For the playful youngest

The Nokia 3 is sure to complement the adventurous youngest or youngest-at-heart member of the family with its precision-machined aluminum frame. The solid body is matched by a quad-core MTK 6737 processor and Android 7.0 Nougat OS to deliver reliable performance and durability against the knocks of everyday use.

With an attractive price tag of P6,990, the Nokia 3 does not compromise on functionality. Equipped with 8MP auto-focus cameras, the phone is perfect for selfies and panoramic memories. This smartphone features LTE connectivity for smooth music and video download or streaming, making it the essential device for your everyday use.

For the practical grown-ups

Let mom and dad fully enjoy the gift of technology with the Nokia 5 and 6. Both Android phones use high-quality Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 430 octa-core processor, always ready to entertain and capture great moments.

The Nokia 5 has a bright 5.2-inch HD display with sculpted Corning® Gorilla® Glass laminated and polarized to 500 nits to minimize reflections — ideal for moms who want to catch up on movies while their children nap or those who want to search for dinner recipes.

The Nokia 6 suits every dad’s need for a truly immersive audio experience. Packed with dual speakers with Smart Amplifier with Dolby Atmos™ to deliver deep bass and great clarity, the phone lets busy fathers immerse in relaxing after-work music or catch a big basketball game or action movie on its vibrant 5.5-inch full HD IPS laminated display.

The Nokia 8 features 13MP front and back cameras with ZEISS optics that let young creative storytellers capture both sides of every story in Dual-Sight mode and broadcast directly to Facebook live and YouTube. This is the first smartphone to have a one-touch button for sharing within the camera app. It also offers a new dimension of sound with its OZO spatial 360° audio.

Nokia 8 units are available in both steel and polished blue for P29,990.

Indeed the holiday cheers are here and JBL is ready to spice it up with its superior and world-class sound quality. Take your gatherings ...

Indeed the holiday cheers are here and JBL is ready to spice it up with its superior and world-class sound quality. Take your gatherings a notch higher and shop your way to witness one the biggest basketball superstars live in action on February 10, 2018 at the Oracle Arena, with the JBL Live with Stephen Curry promo.

With its innovative line-up of products, JBL is taking you on an eargasmic journey to the United States with every purchase from its nationwide concept stores, kiosks, and participating dealers. Six lucky music and sports lovers who #DareToListen will win a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to catch Steph Curry play live in Oakland California, just by shopping from November 13, 2017 to January 7, 2018.

Two winners will be selected from JBL Concept Stores and Kiosks, while four winners will be picked from participating authorized dealers – with each winner getting 1 round-trip economy airfare, hotel accommodations, and a reserved seating at the Oracle Arena on February 10, 2018.

Winners will be drawn and announced on January 15, 2018, at the JBL Harman office in Quezon City.

Choose JBL’s water-proof portable speakers, sweat and slip proof in-ear headphones, stylish lifestyle headphones, and powerful sound bars to experience JBL’s superior signature sound quality. Troop now to your nearest participating stores and book yourself a trip to the US and watch Stephen Curry shoot his way up with JBL.

For the complete mechanics, see posters or follow JBL Philippines’ official social media handles on Facebook at JBL Philippines, and Twitter & Instagram: @jblph. DTI-FTEB Permit No. 17673 Series of 2017.

Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc., in partnership with PayMaya Philippines, is now enabling mall-goers to do quick and seamless digital transactions through PayMaya QR, as Robinsons Galleria in Ortigas is now among the first shopping malls in the country to deploy the cashless payments technology.

Earlier, PayMaya QR was also successfully deployed in select Ministop branches to provide quick and convenient payments inside convenience stores. The technology will soon be deployed at all Robinsons malls nationwide.

“We’re looking forward to have our customers experience QR-based payment innovation from PayMaya, especially in time for the holiday shopping season. Aside from convenience, this will bring greater flexibility to our customers in terms of the way they pay for transactions inside our malls,” said Robina Y. Gokongwei-Pe, President and Chief Operating Officer at Robinsons Retail Holdings.

“We are excited to see customers of Robinsons Retail use our PayMaya QR technology. With this collaboration with trailblazing partners like Robinsons Retail, more Filipinos can now experience digital payments at its most convenient,” said Orlando B. Vea, President and CEO at PayMaya Philippines and Voyager Innovations.

Payments made via PayMaya QR offer utmost convenience especially for mall-goers since all they would need are their mobile phones and their PayMaya app to make instant payments.

The technology is initially available in select stores in Robinsons Galleria today, with wider deployment in other merchants and Robinsons malls expected soon.

Loading up their PayMaya accounts to pay for items in these stores is also made easy because top-ups are easily available at Robinsons Business Centers.

Through its QR-based payments–the first-of-its-kind implementation in the country for QR code payments–PayMaya is paving the way for mainstream adoption of digital payments for all Filipinos nationwide.

Robinsons is just the latest to adopt PayMaya’s QR-based payment technology, which recently saw an accelerated rollout across the country, particularly in establishments such as Smart Stores; in communities starting with canteens in partner schools like STI and commercial establishments in cashless cities such as Muntinlupa and Malabon; and in popular merchants within SmartSpots already enabled by WiFi connectivity in key cities such as Baguio, Cebu, and Davao.

PayMaya Philippines, the country's pioneer and leader in cashless payments, is the digital financial services arm of PLDT's Voyager Innovations. To know more about PayMaya QR, visit qr.paymaya.com.

Two big-name brands recently came together to seal a long-term partnership. Leading smartphone brand Vivo and big-ticket mall operator Ro...

Two big-name brands recently came together to seal a long-term partnership. Leading smartphone brand Vivo and big-ticket mall operator Robinsons Malls formally announced the tie-up in a press conference held last November 27 at Robinsons Galleria in Ortigas.

The partnership commences with a promo perfectly timed for the holiday season. Inspired by the Filipino Christmas custom of giving, Vivo and Robinsons Malls will be mounting a 200 Vivo phone giveaway exclusive to shoppers of select Robinsons Malls. This limited offering from Vivo and Robinsons Malls is a perfect uplift to the holiday spirits.

Hazel Bascon, Vivo Philippines Vice President and Head of Sales, is thrilled with the partnership. During the press conference to announce the partnership, Ms. Bascon revealed that people can expect for the Vivo branding to be visible in Robinsons Malls by way of marketing tie-ups which involve mall tours and activations. Eunice Gonzales, Marketing and Communications Director of Robinsons Malls expressed her excitement over the partnership, “We are very excited to work with [Vivo].” Ms. Gonzales said. “This is truly exciting for [Robinsons] because this is the first time Robinsons Malls will be raffling off 200 cellphones, [with a] very prestigious brand.”

A proud partner of Vivo, Robinsons Malls will be the venue in the months and years to come of Vivo events and activities, with Ms. Gonzales pointing out the Visayas and Mindanao Robinsons Malls branches in particular. When asked what Vivo’s plans are for the future, Ms. Bascon explained that Vivo is continuously investing on research and development so the brand can bring more and more premium and unique experiences to the Filipino consumers.

The Vivo and Robinsons Malls 200-phone giveaway gives Robinsons Malls shoppers a chance to win a Vivo Y55s worth P8490 or Vivo Y69 worth P10990 by simply shopping at a participating Robinsons Malls branch with a Php 2,000 worth of single receipt purchase, entitling them to a raffle coupon. The promo will run from December 8, 2017 to January 7, 2018 at participating Robinsons Malls nationwide with a raffle draw of the 200 winners to be held on January 16, 2018. This limited offering from Vivo and Robinsons Malls is a perfect uplift to the holiday spirits.

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at www.vivo.com/ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VivoPhil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivophil/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.

Exciting freebies and discounts await Filipino Huawei fans. Are you still thinking of that perfect gift for your friends, loved ones and ...

Exciting freebies and discounts await Filipino Huawei fans.

Are you still thinking of that perfect gift for your friends, loved ones and even yourself this Holiday season? Don’t fret, we got you covered!

Make it a Huawei Best Wei Christmas for all when you avail Huawei Y5 2017, Y7 Prime, Nova 2i, P10 and P10 Plus, and Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro* starting November 25, 2017 to January 14, 2018. Exciting freebies and big discounts await consumers who wish to purchase the mentioned devices in any Huawei Experience Stores and partner retailers nationwide.

Here are the select Huawei devices and their corresponding freebie or price discount:

Pinoy mobile users now have a quick and convenient way to pay for their favorite items from Ministop, one of the most popular convenience...

Pinoy mobile users now have a quick and convenient way to pay for their favorite items from Ministop, one of the most popular convenience store chains in the country today, thanks to the availability of PayMaya QR payments in their stores.

With PayMaya QR, Ministop customers no longer have to count paper bills or coins from their wallets whenever they pay at Ministop, because all they have to do now is scan the store’s QR code using their PayMaya app to make instant, seamless payments anytime.

“We’re excited that Ministop customers can now use PayMaya’s QR-based payment technology. With this initiative, Filipinos will not only have a delightful and convenient way to pay via QR, but it will also help place the Philippines ahead of the curve in growing a cashless, digital economy,” said Paolo Azzola, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director at PayMaya Philippines.

“The future of retail is digital, and we’re glad that Ministop is the first convenience store to employ cashless payments with the help of PayMaya QR. This will definitely help bring a quicker, more secure, and hassle-free payments experience to customers within our stores,” added Thelma Roxas-Jacob, General Manager at Ministop.

Through its QR-based payments - the first-of-its-kind implementation in the country for QR code payments - PayMaya is paving the way for mainstream adoption of digital payments for all Filipinos nationwide.

Consumers can make quick and instant payments by simply scanning a QR code with their mobile phones. Merchants, on the other hand, no longer have to invest in point-of-sale systems in order to accept digital payments from their customers.

The technology is initially available in Ministop Cyberscape Alpha and Ministop Cyberscape Beta, but will be rolled out to more sites and stores in the coming months.

Ministop is the latest retail merchant to adopt PayMaya’s QR-based payment technology, which recently saw an accelerated rollout across the country in Smart Stores, in communities starting with canteens in partner schools like STI and commercial establishments in cashless cities such as Muntinlupa and Malabon, and in popular merchants within SmartSpots already enabled by WiFi connectivity in key cities such as Baguio, Cebu, and Davao.

“Through our partnerships with merchants like Ministop, coupled with our aggressive campaign to encourage consumers to adopt digital payments via PayMaya, we are building a cashless ecosystem all around the country that will help propel the Philippines as a leader in the global digital economy,” Azzola added.

To know more about how PayMaya QR can benefit you as a consumer or merchant, visit qr.paymaya.com.

Capt Darren Acorda awards pilot badge MANILA – AirAsia in partnership with World Vision celebrates the season of giving through a joint...

Capt Darren Acorda awards pilot badge

MANILA – AirAsia in partnership with World Vision celebrates the season of giving through a joint Christmas initiative called “See the World,” an awareness building and fundraising effort for the benefit of Filipino children.

“See the World” aims to raise at least one million pesos to provide sponsorship program for many children as direct recipients across the country. For every AirAsia seats booked or sold in the Philippines from 1 to 31 December 2017, five pesos will be automatically donated to World Vision’s child sponsorship program.

AirAsia Regional Chief Operating Officer Pete Chareonwongsak said, “The collaboration between AirAsia and World Vision represents another step forward in our commitment to the philosophy that no corporation can live apart from the community it serves. As a truly Filipino airline, we will always extend a helping hand to the communities we serve.”

“AirAsia as a global brand is honored to partner with an international relief, development and advocacy organization as we both share the same commitment and passion in helping communities especially children see the wonders of the world through sponsorship programs in education.”

World Vision Philippines National Director Rommel Fuerte, meanwhile, said, “As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of World Vision here in the Philippines, we are very thankful to have this milestone partnership with AirAsia Philippines. With this significant initiative, we can ensure that every peso that will be donated to World Vision will help a lot of underprivileged Filipino children attain their dreams.”

“Christmas in the Philippines is very much celebrated and being involved in this exciting project is truly a gift that enables us to reach out and help as many children as we can.”

Aside from fundraising efforts, “See the World” will feature inspiring stories of children from impoverished communities around the country whose lives have changed and caused other children and communities to aspire for better living conditions.

“See the World” was officially launched at Hotel H2O with World Vision Philippines ambassadors led by Asia’s Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista, singer and rapper Quest and radio DJ and host Gelli Victor.

World Vision ambassador Christian Bautista said, “Working with World Vision in the Philippines is really a joy for me. Yes, I am able to touch the lives of these children when we reach out to them. But they don’t know how their smiles are able to change me as a person. And with the wonderful ‘See the World’ collaboration of AirAsia and World Vision, each one can have that chance to touch each other's hearts and celebrate Christmas in a different way.”

For his part, Quest, also an ambassador for World Vision said, “I don’t feel any burden being a child sponsor. In fact, it makes me feel wonderful being able to help. And through this ‘See the World’ campaign of AirAsia and World Vision in the Philippines, it will be easier for anyone to help.”

AirAsia Philippines will run a web series online and available in AirAsiaPhilippines facebook starting November 20.

Keep updated and find out more about “See the World” through #AirAsiaWorldVision and #SeeTheWorld hashtags.

OPPO the Selfie Expert is set to launch a new smartphone experience specifically for younger audiences Manila, Philippines (November 2...

OPPO the Selfie Expert is set to launch a new smartphone experience specifically for younger audiences

Manila, Philippines (November 21, 2017) – Following the successful launch of the OPPO F5, OPPO is set to expand its A.I. Beauty Technology-powered smartphones with the new OPPO F5 Youth in the Philippines. Designed for the younger generation, prepare to explore new adventures with a smartphone equipped with flagship level features in a more attractive price point.

The OPPO F5 Youth brings the same personalized beautification feature which first appeared on the F5, and the 6-inch FHD+ full-screen along with other emerging cool functions, such as the speedy Facial Unlock and game first technology.

The F5 Youth takes enhanced natural-looking selfies that reflect real beauty from inside out through the A.I. Beauty Technology. Experience real and natural looking selfies with more than 200 facial recognition points identified by the F5 Youth to remove impurities and enhance facial features. Each and every selfie with the F5 Youth is guaranteed to be unique for everyone to appreciate.

“Since we launched the F5, we have envisioned OPPO to capture real moments – the real you, your real beauty. And with the release of the OPPO F5 Youth, we give everyone an opportunity to get a full experience of the new generation of selfies with the same A.I. Beauty Recognition technology,” said Stephen Cheng, OPPO Philippines’ Brand Marketing Manager.

Features built for the youth

Interact with the OPPO F5 Youth’s seamless features and innovative design. The 6-inch full-screen display allows users to get a wider visual perspective of their phone while maintaining the same size of a 5.5” phone. See more vivid visuals on the OPPO F5’s new mainstream aspect ratio of 18:9, designed to be sleeker and give a more immersive display. OPPO continues to give the most comfortable and convenient security access anytime with its back-fingerprint reader and speedy facial unlock technology.

For a smoother and energy-saving experience, the OPPO F5 Youth comes in the latest ColorOS 3.2 that is smoother to operate with 23% faster app launches. This is accompanied with 2.5GHz Octa-core CPU processor for an all-day computing experience with no delays.

Witness the Official Release of the OPPO F5 Youth

The OPPO F5 Youth will be available in the Philippines on November 25, 2017 during the official opening of the OPPO Concept Store at SM Megamall. Together with the phone, OPPO will be unveiling a new look of its concept store, patterned after the F5 Youth design. First 30 customers to purchase F5 Youth will receive a Bluetooth headset starting 3PM onwards on the day of the launch.

OPPO F5 will be available at all OPPO concept and dealer stores nationwide.

2017 is coming to an end and it has been a yearly tradition in Seattle's Best Coffee where they provide their loyal customers with ...

2017 is coming to an end and it has been a yearly tradition in Seattle's Best Coffee where they provide their loyal customers with inspiration and bigger expectations for the coming year through their Dream Journals in the past.

While everyone is busy with their planers, SBC looks for ways to get creative with a new 2018 Dream Journal. This year's journal was designed to journey with you as you create and experience your grandest year yet. Inspiring you to explore and dream bigger and grander for 2018, the beautiful photos and design allows owners to squeeze out more creative juices. 12 of the best entries from photography competition held by Seattle's Best Coffee and Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation can also be found on the insides pages.

The SBC 2018 Dream Journal was launched last November 11, 2017 at the BGC Arts Center in partnership with the Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation, SBC also showcased the various works of its members. The Tuloy sa Don Bosco Choir also serenaded the crowd with their soulful performances.

So, how do you get your hands on your very own 2018 Dream Journal? All you need is just 18 stickers to get your very own 2018 Dream Journal. You can choose among the four colors, black, red, blue, and orange! Not only do you get to have an amazing journal with you by you also get to help the children of World Vision. You also get amazing freebies and promos every month because the 2018 Dream Journals comes with coupons for every month inside the SBC Dream Journal!